We are in the thick of summer and for many of us summer plans include a road trip. I am packing today and getting ready to embark on a 4,102 mile road trip! Our 4,000 plus miles road trip will include visiting three National Parks – Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Glacier. This is 1,00 miles …
I’m Loving My New Bathroom Towels! #SleepLikeAKing
I have a special deal to share with you today! One you are really going to like! As you know, I have been on a home organization kick. Thanks to my husband – he is the one that set our New Year’s goal this year. Our goal – meaning my goal really is to completely purge …
Interview with Dr. Pepper Schwartz #LoveintheUS
Life is a funny thing! Recently my life has been so uber busy that I am running as fast as I can just to keep up. Then I have those moments where I look around, looking at al the many facets of my life – work, kids, husband, friends, family – and see what all …
Chili – Think Outside The Bowl
I have come to really love a good bowl of chili! Most people think of chili and football, but I appreciate the flavorful bowl of meat, beans, and spices all year round. Not to even mention the numerous ways of topping a bowl of chili. I recently had an opportunity to chat with a chili “expert” and …
Home Renovations with Jenni Pulos Interview
I admit we are a bit obsessed with watching all the home renovation shows in our home. So when I was asked if I would like to interview Jenni Pulos of Bravo’s Flipping Out, I was all, “Yes, please. Jenni, help me with my home re-do!” Plus, Jenni is just so dang funny – I …
Apple Oat Waffles Recipe and A Giveway
There is a whole lot in today’s blog post! Starting with an interview with Annessa Chumbley on how to make healthy decisions in the grocery store. This is followed by a yummy Apple Oat Waffles recipe, and the best thing today? A chance to win a $50 gift card to your local Safeway or Albertson’s! Yes! …
Any Easy Way to Donate Household Items #GiveBackBox
I have been busy – super busy – decluttering and re-organizing my home! Can I just tell you how much I am enjoying my “new” closet? I LOVE it! And it almost feels like I have a new wardrobe as I am wearing pieces of clothing that I had forgotten that I even owned. You …
Travel Tips From Santa and Out of Town Guest Welcome Bag
‘Tis the season for travel! And today Santa is sharing his travel tips with us. Yes, Santa Claus took some time from his very busy schedule to chat with me. As you know, Santa racks up some serious miles each year. He successfully travels the world in one night and in his many years of …
Let’s Talk Turkey! The Turkey Helpline is Open.
It’s getting close – Thanksgiving is upon us and for many of us that means it is turkey time! I have cooked many turkeys over the years. Fortunately, I have never really had a turkey or Thanksgiving dinner disaster. I simply have lots of wonderful memories… My mom making the best stuffing ever, roasting early morning turkeys to take …
Nurse Barb Shares Why Talking About Your Health Is Crucial And Why Millennials Should Do It
Today’s blog post is a shout out to Nurse Practitioners everywhere (last week was National Nurse Practitioners’ Week) and to reproductive health and birth control! Yep, you heard me right – birth control. Yes, this is a bit different from my norm and probably even stranger coming from a menopausal mom of six! But hey, as …